I heard they are looking for a smooth criminal

Regardless, it is still an attempt to distract people and deflect from the horrendous atrocities that the current Iranian regime is committing against its own people and other who are peacefully protesting for regime change.

You know why it “might not be popular to remind people” of that? Because they recognize it for the whataboutism that it is. That travesty was recognized and addressed back in the late 80s and early 90s. It was discussed and grieved then and it is remembered still. But your posting of it here and right now, in response to this article, is a (not so) subtle attempt to distract and deflect blame for this tragedy caused by this Iranian regime that is murdering, torturing, and raping their way through peaceful protesters literally remembering this flight. Instead of atoning for it, this Iranian regime is killing and torturing people for peacefully holding vigils about it in Iran.

Stay on topic, stop trying to deflect attention

Because it is whataboutism

Finally, this needs to be more visible. There are massive protests in every city in Iran right now to change the regime and the regime keeps murdering and torturing people. And the people keep coming out in greater numbers because they have nothing left to lose. It needs more support and coverage.

r/NewIran

They are already in the midst of a revolution against the regime. This should go over real well with the people.